Northern Gallatin
Explosive and skier triggered wet slabs at Y.C.
"We also conducted avalanche mitigation on our Cabin’s Road at 4:30pm. The snowpack in this zone doesn’t get skied and is representative of the backcountry. The slope is ENE around 8,400’. Several wet slab avalanches were produced with explosives and ski cutting. The avalanches ranged from R4/D2 to R2/D1. They all hit the road and several crossed, and buried, the Cabin’s Road. Although most of this mitigation was done with explosives, it took minimal effort with skis to get snow moving. The crowns were 2-3’ deep and ran on the ground."
Natural wet slides in closed terrain at Bridger, Big Sky and Y.C.
Ski patrols at Bridger, Big Sky and Y.C. observed many natural wet slabs and wet loose avalanches in closed terrain, and nearby backcountry terrain, throughout the day on 3/27/22.
On 3/27/22 Big Sky ski patrol witnessed many natural wet slides in closed terrain. Photo: BSSP
"We also conducted avalanche mitigation on our Cabin’s Road at 4:30pm. The snowpack in this zone doesn’t get skied and is representative of the backcountry. The slope is ENE around 8,400’. Several wet slab avalanches were produced with explosives and ski cutting. The avalanches ranged from R4/D2 to R2/D1. They all hit the road and several crossed, and buried, the Cabin’s Road. Although most of this mitigation was done with explosives, it took minimal effort with skis to get snow moving. The crowns were 2-3’ deep and ran on the ground." Photo: YCSP
On 3/27/22 Bridger Bowl ski patrol witnessed many natural wet slides in closed terrain, and in adjacent backcountry terrain. Photo: BBSP
On 3/27/22 Bridger Bowl ski patrol witnessed many natural wet slides in closed terrain, and in adjacent backcountry terrain. Photo: BBSP
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Mar 28, 2022
Natural slabs on Sphinx and Cedar
Natural wet slab avalanche on Cedar Mtn. Observed 3/26/22. Photo: J. Gerardi
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Forecast for Mon Mar 28, 2022